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Moncrieff's Medals

Medals awarded to John Moncrieff Glassworks at International exhibitions. These international exhibitions were an important part of life in the 19th Century, running for many months and attracting millions of visitors. They were the Disneyland of the time, showcasing worldwide industry, arts and technology. (Covered in depth on the internet.)
1876 – International Exhibition - Philadelphia, MDCCCLXXVI
John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1876

“Awarded by United States Centennial Commission”
Text on obverse, under left foot.
Designed by: H Mitchell SC

John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1876
1876 – “Prize Medal Awarded To - John Moncrieff - Exhibition 1876”
John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1876

“Glass Sellers Company -
Incorporated 1664”
Designed by: B. Sulman - London

John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1876
1878 – “Exposition Universelle - Internationalle De 1878 - Paris”
John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1878

“J. Moncrieff”
“Republique Française”
Edge stamped “Bronze”
Designed by: J.C. Chaplain

John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1878
1879 – “International Exhibition - Sydney N.S.W. - M.D.CCC.LXXXIX”
John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1879

“Orta Regens Quam Pura Nites”
“J. Moncrieff - First Special Award Etc.”
Designed by: J.S. & A.B. Wyon

John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1879
1880 – “Melbourne International Exhibition MDCCCLXXX”
John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1880 John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1880

“Vitam Excolvere Per Artes”
“John Moncrieff, Perth - Annealed Gauge Glasses”
Designed by: H. Stokes

John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1880
1884 – “London International Exhibition Crystal Palace 1884”
John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1884

“Industry” “Science” “Pinches”
“John Moncrieff” (On edge.)
Designed by: A. Fisch

John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1884
1889 – “Exposition Universelle 1889”
John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1889

“Republique Française”
“John Moncrieff”
Edge stamped "Bronze”
Designed by: Louis Bottée

John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1889
1890 – “International Electric Exhibition Edinburgh 1890”
John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1890

John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1890


“Kirkwood & Son Edin. Inv.Et.Sc”
“JN Moncrieff. Perth - Steam Boiler Water Gauge Glasses”
Gilt. Designed by: unsigned

John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1890
1892-93 – World's Columbian Exposition
John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1892

“World's Columbian Exposition In Commemoration Of The Four Hundredth Anniversary Of The Landing Of Columbus - MDCCCXCII - MDCCCXCIII”
“To John Moncrieff”
“Christopher Columbus Oct - XII MCCCCXCII”
“Avgvstvs-Saint-Gavdens-Fecit”
Designed by: C.E. Barber FECIT

John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1892
1904 – “Universal Exposition - Saint Louis - United States Of America - MCMIV”
John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1904

“Silver Medal Louisiana Purchase Exposition”
Designed by: Not signed

John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1904
1910 – “Royaume de Belgique - Exposition Universelle de Bruxelles 1910”
John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1910

“1910”
Designed by: G. Devreese

John Moncrieff International exhibition medal 1910

With thanks to Colin Mayor, former director John Moncrieff Ltd., for the images.

Edited by Mary Houston-Lambert

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